- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburndale, FL
Auburndale Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Auburndale Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001749
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburndale Central Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburndale Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburndale Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Auburndale Central Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120159001749 · Auburndale, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 19.5:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Auburndale Central Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Auburndale Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 371
Auburndale Central Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Auburndale Central Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburndale Central Elementary School compares
Auburndale Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 31.5%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Auburndale Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburndale Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburndale Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburndale Central Elementary School
How many students attend Auburndale Central Elementary School?
Auburndale Central Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Central Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburndale Central Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Auburndale Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburndale Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Auburndale Central Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Auburndale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburndale Central Elementary School?
Auburndale Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburndale Central Elementary School rank among schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburndale Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Auburndale Central Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.